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to look after
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to look after

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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to do over
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to do over

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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goal vs. aim vs. objective
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goal vs. aim vs. objective

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“Goal,” “aim” and “objective” do not mean the same thing in Canadian English. Do you make this mistake? Learn what they…

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MOVIE: “Champagne Problems”
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MOVIE: “Champagne Problems”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

This Christmas rom-com on Netflix can help you practice your listening comprehension of a variety of accents, including...

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Black History Month In Canada

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Some holidays in Canada last for an entire month. Black History Month is one of those observances. To learn why and how Canadians across the country are showing up to educate, celebrate and honour the Black communities in Canada, click the “Read More” button below.

melting pot vs. cultural mosaic

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

There are many different types of multiculturalism. You may have heard of one type, the melting pot, but that does not describe the multiculturalism that exists in Canada. Do you know what type describes Canadian society?

Groundhog Day In Canada

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

Some Canadian holidays are a little quirky, including Groundhog Day, a day when friends and family gather in public parks, squares, and streets to…